# Ludwig Bass Drum Pedals for Metal

> Ludwig is the oldest American drum company, founded in 1909 on a first product that was itself a practical bass drum pedal. Its modern Atlas Pro double pedal is verified on the roster through Bill Ward's Black Sabbath-era setup.

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## Company Background

- **Founded:** 1909, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Conn-Selmer

## Metal-Relevant Models

- **Atlas Pro:** Ludwig's current double bass drum pedal, verified on the roster through Bill Ward (Black Sabbath).

## Confirmed Metal Drummers (1)

| Drummer | Band | Pedal | Setup Page |
|---------|------|-------|------------|
| [Bill Ward](https://metalforge.io/pedals/setups/bill-ward) | Black Sabbath | Ludwig Atlas Pro | [Markdown](https://metalforge.io/llms/pedals/setups/bill-ward.md) |

Source: [Ludwig Drums — About](https://www.ludwig-drums.com/en-us/ludwig/about).

## More Resources

- [Full Ludwig brand history](https://metalforge.io/brands/ludwig)
- [Live page](https://metalforge.io/pedals/brands/ludwig)
- [Pedals Guide](https://metalforge.io/llms/pedals.md)
- [Best Pedals for Metal](https://metalforge.io/pedals/best-for-metal)
- [All LLM Resources](https://metalforge.io/llms/index.md)

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*Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Source: [MetalForge.io](https://metalforge.io)*